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Science Technologies/Technicians, Other at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,099/yr (-41% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Medium (17,900 openings/yr)

ROI 10.8x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 7 Science Technologies/Technicians, Other programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Science Technologies/Technicians, Other graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$430K	$437K	$421K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.6x	10.8x	10.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.8x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	28	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,568

Out-of-state: $74,824 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,460

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,609

8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $32,099/yr fall 41% below the $53,961 national median for Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 10.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,609 debt-to-$32,099 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

With only 7 programs offering Science Technologies/Technicians, Other nationally, this is a niche field. University of Wisconsin-Stout ranks #7 among them.

About University of Wisconsin-Stout

University of Wisconsin-Stout has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 5,900 students in Menomonie, WI.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Wisconsin-Stout's Science Technologies/Technicians, Other program score?

This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Science Technologies/Technicians, Other to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Science Technologies/Technicians, Other careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Science Technologies/Technicians, Other earnings lower at University of Wisconsin-Stout?

Lower starting pay at University of Wisconsin-Stout may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →